Georgia law prohibits driving under the influence of drugs, even those legally prescribed by your doctor. Legally prescribed drugs that impair your ability to drive are illegal under Georgia state law. Many people get arrested for DUI who are not under the influence of alcohol. Some of them are charged with driving under the influence of prescription narcotics or medications. Others may be accused of driving under the influence of marijuana or some other illegal substance that may be detected in trace amounts days or weeks after it was used. The penalties for a DUI involving drugs includes:
- Suspension/revocation of your driver’s license
- Mandatory substance abuse programs
- DUI School
- Community service
- Steep fines and court costs
- Jail time and probation
- Increased insurance premiums/or cancellation
- Employment consequences/job loss
- Professional licensing consequences
- Permanent criminal record
If you have been charged with DUI involving drugs, you must act quickly! From the moment you are arrested, the government begins working on your case. If you hesitate to take action, you are wasting valuable time—time that your criminal defense attorney could be using to prepare your case. O.C.G.A. §40-6-391.
For over 30 years, the attorneys at Raymond Giudice, PC have represented people charged with every type of DUI. At a time like this, you need to hire an expert—a criminal defense trial attorney who will aggressively fight to protect your rights and freedom, and do whatever it takes to achieve the best possible results for you.
If you have been accused or arrested for DUI involving drugs, contact our office (404) 554-8800, or call Ray on his cell (404) 964-4185, to schedule an appointment for a free consultation. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.